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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.29, 967.80 and 435.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.29, 967.80 and 435.88 is: 601.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.29 : 967.80 = 435.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.29/967.80 = 435.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.29x = 967.80 × 435.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.29x = 421,839.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,839.83/701.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.52

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